Sweepstakes

Florida AG Orders Sweepstakes Promotion Must Stop
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Florida AG: TikTok, Instagram, Google Must Block Sweepstakes Casino Ads

Each company was given a deadline of Oct. 23 to respond in writing detailing the preventative steps they had taken to ensure promotion would not occur.
Industry
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Virginia Senators Receive $100K Donations After Supporting Online Casino Bill

Five Virginia senators received $100,000 each from the Sports Betting Alliance months after supporting an online casino legalization proposal.
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Florida Sues Stake.us and Chumba Casino Operator VGW
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Florida Sues Stake.us and Chumba Casino Operator VGW

Florida has filed lawsuits against Stake.us and Virtual Gaming Worlds, seeking to stop several major sweepstakes casinos from operating in the state.
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Florida AG Sues Sweepstakes Casinos
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Florida Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Sweepstakes Casinos

“If it looks like a casino, takes real money like a casino, and pays out like a casino, it is a casino—and it is illegal under Florida law."
Industry
Novig Launches Nationwide Prediction Market, Sues New York
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Novig Launches Nationwide Prediction Market, Sues New York

Novig has launched its federally regulated sports prediction market while simultaneously taking legal action against New York regulators.
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LuckyStake Sweepstakes Casino Announces Shutdown
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

LuckyStake Sweepstakes Casino Announces Shutdown

LuckyStake has informed players it is closing its sweepstakes casino platform and outlined key redemption deadlines.
Industry
When Will Maine Online Casinos Launch Here's What Happens Next
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

When Will Maine Online Casinos Launch? Here's What Happens Next

Online casino gaming is legal in Maine, but regulators still have several steps to complete before launches can begin.
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Kentucky Sports Betting Age Raised to 21 Under New Law
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Kentucky Sports Betting Age Raised to 21 Under New Law

House Bill 904 introduces several changes to Kentucky sports betting, including a higher minimum age.
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Judge Denies Stake.us Motion to Arbitrate Minnesota Lawsuit
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Judge Denies Stake.us Motion to Arbitrate Minnesota Lawsuit

The court ruled that Stake.us failed to establish a valid arbitration agreement with the plaintiff.
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Arizona Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Five Online Gambling Operators
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Arizona Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Five Online Gambling Operators

State officials continue expanding their enforcement efforts against unlicensed online gambling.
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